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Turkana & Rendile Tribes
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Debbie writes...
Loiyangalani is a small town on the south eastern shore of Lake Turkana.
It is inhabited by four main communities - El-Molo, Turkana, Rendile &
Samburu. Later that afternoon our guide took us to visit the Turkana and
Rendile tribes. It is amazing to witness just how traditional these tribes
are and fascinating to hear about their origins and way of life.
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About 1km outside of the
village is an amazing oasis tucked away. This oasis was used as a location
to film the movie 'Mountain of the Moon'. The green waters are inhabited
by huge crocodiles - swimming at your own risk!
'Mountain
of the Moon' |
Tranquil
oasis
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Turkana
witch-doctor
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Mud
head piece with ostrich feather
(spot tobacco behind ear)
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Wife
of Turkana witch-doctor
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Ostrich
feather plaited in hair
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Turkana
village
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...with mountain backdrop
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Rendile
woman
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Necklace
made of giraffe tail
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This
lady performs female circumcision
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Rendile
ladies in traditional dress
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